Title :
The thermal ion and electron trap experiments on the explorer XXXI satellite
Author_Institution :
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
fDate :
6/1/1969 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The planar thermal ion and electron trap experiments on the Explorer XXXI satellite are described. These are capable of measuring ion and electron density and temperature and ionic composition at the satellite. Instrumentation, principles of operation, data analysis procedures, and sources of error are discussed.
Keywords :
Apertures; Current measurement; Density measurement; Electron traps; Instruments; Plasma measurements; Plasma temperature; Satellites; Temperature sensors; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1969.7154
